Mate in 3: queen to f7 (g8·2)
c9-11694Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Qf7 Qxa2+ 30. Kxa2 Rb8 31. Qd7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f7.
- Spot on — king to a2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxa2+, then Kxa2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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